como

Meaning

Adv

1. as (to such an extent or degree)
2. like, about (approximately)

Conj

1. as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)
2. as, since (being that)
3. how (in which way)
4. if, unless (under the condition that)

Prep

1. as (in the manner or role specified)
2. such as (for example)
3. like (similar to, reminiscent of)

Verb

first-person singular present indicative of comer

Concepts

as

how

like

for

such as

as if

because

see algo así como

see así como

huh

say what

what

see como quiera

see tan luego como

since

the same as

qua

very

equal

Komo

about

approximately

and

as a

as well as

equivalently

abrasively

close to

equally

every bit

give or take

grosso modo

loosely

more or less

near

nearly

some

ungently

how many

Hyphenated as

co‧mo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkomo/

Etymology

Inherited from Old Spanish commo, from Latin cōmō̆, a non-literary form of quōmodo (“how”). Cognate with Catalan com, Italian come and French comme.

Sentences

Está considerado como el mejor jugador de la historia de este deporte .

He is considered the best player in the history of this sport.

El edificio no era al principio como lo es en la actualidad .

The building was not at first as it is today.

Se la considera como un proceso que necesita una actualización permanente .

It is considered as a process that needs a permanent update.

Dicho imperativo se conoce como el principio de responsabilidad .

This imperative is known as the principle of responsibility.

Tiene como propósito principal dar servicio al noroeste del municipio .

Its main purpose is to serve the northwest of the municipality.

En sus comienzos fue actriz teatral , tanto en Estados Unidos como en Europa .

In the beginning, she was a stage actress, both in the United States and in Europe.

A menudo es mencionado como parte occidental de Kootenay.

It is often referred to as the western part of Kootenay.

Jordan cita Michael Jackson, Usher y Chris Brown como sus influencias .

Jordan cites Michael Jackson, Usher, and Chris Brown as his influences.